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Expliseat Secures €36 Million to Expand Advanced Seating Technology

Expliseat Secures €36 Million to Expand Advanced Seating Technology
Expliseat has completed a €36 million fundraising round, the largest in its history, aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities, broadening its product range, and accelerating global expansion with a particular emphasis on the North American market. The round was led by Crédit Mutuel Innovation (CMI) and included participation from the SPI fund managed by Bpifrance on behalf of the French government, alongside Supernova Invest and Swen Capital. Existing investors BNP Paribas Développement, GO Capital, and NCI also reaffirmed their support.
Innovation and Growth in Aircraft Seating
Since its founding in 2011, Expliseat has gained recognition for developing the world’s lightest aircraft seat, protected by over 100 patents. The company’s technology is designed to reduce aircraft weight and decrease CO2 emissions per passenger by up to 6%. Operating from a new facility in Angers, France, with an annual production capacity of 32,000 seats, Expliseat has built an order book valued at approximately €50 million. The company employs 150 staff across its Angers and Paris locations.
Expliseat is strategically targeting the North American regional aviation sector, where airlines are increasingly seeking solutions that improve passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. To support this expansion, the company recently established a commercial hub in Montreal. Currently, nearly 90% of Expliseat’s revenue is generated from exports, highlighting its strong international orientation.
Strategic Investment and Market Positioning
The newly secured capital will be directed towards research and development, particularly in advancing ultra-light seating technologies and creating a new generation of premium ultralight seats. Expliseat’s flagship product, the TiSeat 2, is 30% lighter than conventional aircraft seats while maintaining high standards of comfort, durability, and design. The company also plans to develop a global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) network to provide timely, localized service to its airline partners.
The TiSeat 2X model is set to make its North American debut at MRO Americas 2025, marking a significant milestone in Expliseat’s regional growth strategy. Over the past two years, the company’s client base has tripled, now including major airlines such as Air France, Air Canada, and Jazeera Airways.
Despite this progress, Expliseat faces increasing competition within the advanced seating technology sector. Rivals like Rail Vision, which recently secured a $335,000 follow-on order for railway safety technology, exemplify a broader trend of heightened investment and innovation across transportation seating and safety solutions. Industry analysts suggest that Expliseat’s successful fundraising may encourage competitors to seek similar funding or strategic partnerships, potentially intensifying innovation and pricing competition.
CEO Amaury Barberot stated, “This fundraising marks a decisive step in Expliseat’s history. The renewed confidence of our investors and the support of leading partners give us the means to invest in new ultra-light technologies and continue our global development. We are proud of the progress made and the commitment of our teams to designing concrete solutions for the decarbonization of aviation.”
With its expanded production capacity, strong order book, and strategic focus on North America, Expliseat is positioning itself to become a global leader in sustainable, high-performance aircraft seating.

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